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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1921
Page
7
A poorly written recruitment style notice promotes a free trial of a rupture treatment claiming to seal openings without surgery. The text also reports social visits and upcoming Bible Study meeting details from Adams, New York, with names such as C. D. Sanders, Sam Mayles, and P. D. Hill appearing in the local notes.
W S Rice Inc of 2237 Main St Adams NY asks to send completely free camera treatment for stimulant Rup ure. They provide name and address and request state assistance.
East Liverpool Ohio April 28 The Ohio State Teachers association reports a record 21 600 members led by E P Deiger president of the body The group expects membership to top 5 000 this year and anticipates the national convention in June at Cedar Point Cedar Point hosts the convention this year and marks a high point for the organization.
An old remedy claims a few drops of Outgo on surrounding skin reduce inflammation and pain. It supposedly toughens skin to push the nail outward overnight. Outgo is described as a harmless antiseptic made for chiropodists and sold in drug stores.
Millfield residents host guests including Eleanor Hill in Chauncey and Ida Cope in Jacksonville. Funeral of a brother in New Lexington. county seat visitors. a mine accident injures Arthur Sisson. Revival at Church of Christ led by Evangelist Clarence Mitchell draws packed crowds with praise for his sermons. A horse is lost by Milton Brookins and four year old John Pettit injures two toes in bicycle accident. Mrs Lennie Brown of San Francisco visits relatives due to her mother’s illness.
Alfred Lawson of South Milwaukee prepares to test America's largest air Pullman this May. Under a government contract the liners will run mail and passenger service between Chicago and New York starting May 13 with stops at Harrisburg Pittsburgh and Fort Wayne. Day flights depart 6 30 a m reach 5 00 p m night flights depart 10 00 p m reach 6 00 a m. The giant planes carry 6000 pounds dead weight and 4500 pounds for passengers and mail with berths dining wash rooms and other comforts. If successful more planes may follow before fall.
Buffalo promoter Peterson urges families to buy a large 36 cent box of Peterson’s Ointment. He guarantees refund if it fails to heal eczema sores rashes and skin diseases, citing a testimonial of healing long running leg sores after hospital advice for amputation. Mail orders handled by Peterson Ointment Co. Inc.
Warren police chief orders a ban on any May Day festivities planned in the city, citing public safety concerns and maintaining order during the holiday period.
Helyria reports contractors demand a 20 percent wage reduction while union craftsmen resist. Talks stalled with no agreement reached, authorities monitor next steps as tensions rise between the two sides. No details on attendance or specific firms were provided.
Adena Lee Hall, state president of the miners union, is examining the extended strike here as protests and labor actions continue.
The piece notes near unanimity among art critics and painters over top screen beauties. Ruby de Remer is praised by Paul Hellen, while Howard Chandler Christy lauds Justine Johnstone and Katherine MacDonald for pulchritude. MacDonald’s Grecian features are highlighted.
Bids to construct 4.8 miles of state roads costing 2.89 million dollars will be opened by the state highway department. The project includes 25 paving jobs across 19 counties with major sections in Fulton, Clermont, Ashland, Miami, Fairfield, and Montgomery counties.
London crowds flock to top deck seats on buses as weekend travel soars. Official counts show buses carrying 2.5 million daily versus 1 million for subway and surface railways. The expanding network links central districts with suburbs and countryside, with 616 miles of road served by some 150 lines and larger, more comfortable buses.
A wartime memo outlines a preliminary, imperfect classification of the 66,000 organized reserve officers to fit specific duties in case of national emergency. Corps area commanders must review districts, with studies due by June 1 1921, and cards reach each region by June 15 to enable unit assignments.
The Messenger letters defend Bible study beliefs about hell Two hells exist the grave awaiting judgment and a future resurrection through Jehovah’s provision The writer counters the idea that Bible students deny hell and clarifies the Adamic death and sleep of death context.
Harmony Hill and nearby areas record a round of visits and social news. Mr Cleve Wages and family stayed with sister Mrs Charles Harris while others including G K Thorpe and Ray Clark were seen about town. Residents report fruit damage to crops but wheat remains sound as Peter Rice shows slow recovery after long illness.
Dr. M. Bross Thomas of Lake Forest College investigates a prank where a goat was released in a classroom. Chalk erasers and several Bibles in original Hebrew were damaged as part of the incident.
Philip Cooper used the family washing machine as a still and the wringer as a raisin press. The concoction tested 44 percent alcohol. He received a $200 fine.
The Cope land-Howe Hospital in Athens contracts for a Victor-Snook X Ray machine, one of the largest outfits, to be installed within three weeks. It will be the best of its kind in the area, enabling fractures diagnosis treatment and full X Ray examinations locally. A skilled operator will be employed making Athens as well equipped as major cities for X Ray care.
Rev. Howard Agnew Johnson, president of the Chicago Church Federation, accuses wealthy, influential men of Chicago of hosting salacious stag parties and altering the city’s name by their misdeeds, declaring Chicago has become a Sodom through these acts.
Legislative leaders in Columbus voiced that a joint conference committee is the only solution to the taxation muddle. The House agreed the Senate would reject the Fouts compromise instead of the Whittemore resolution. The Griswold debt bill allowing bonds for municipally owned waterworks to be exempt passed, then returned to the House for minor amendments. The Emery fishing license bill was killed after bitter exchanges and accusations of blackmail.
The American Sheet and Tin Plate Company plant in Dover Ohio will reopen next week after a several week shutdown. About 400 of the 750 idle workers are expected to return to work.
River traffic through Martins Ferry climbs on the Ohio river with freight movement described as exceptionally heavy. Detected surge suggests peak activity for the season, impacting river navigation and local commerce.
John Willard Johnson is the name given to the eight pound son born Wednesday evening to Mr and Mrs Orland Johnson of Albany. The announcement notes the new arrival amid family celebration.
Athens County man Headley D LeFever has been approved for a pension of 30 dollars per month from June 17 1920 following notification from Representative Foster that the pension commissioner's grant has been finalized.
Governor Davis will participate in the Ohio Spanish War Veterans convention in Lorain the week of June 26. The event brings together veterans from across the state for ceremonies and discussions.
Several hundred spring students will arrive in Athens starting tomorrow and seek rooms. Advertise a room for rent in the Messenger want columns and earn extra income. Call 70 or 51 tomorrow morning to place a three‑day ad for fifty cents.
Louis Godney of Drydock pleaded guilty to manufacturing illicit whiskey in Justice P W Helwig s court on Wednesday. He was fined one hundred dollars and costs after being taught to make whiskey by a friend who supplied a still and coil.
James Jantz of Glouster was fined 400 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to manufacturing intoxicating liquors and was jailed for nonpayment as probation and fines were pursued. The case was heard by Justice Helwig during a county staged arrest by five officers including Sheriff Herb Parker and Deputy P H McKinley.
In Cleveland a clothing shop was burglarized and 550 silk shirts valued at 2750 were stolen. Police investigate the break in and seek clues from witnesses.
In Houston an officer tried to arrest J. H. Dien man for liquor possession. Dierman tossed the bottle, shattering it in the street. a jury fined him $35 for throwing glass.
Elyria High School announces that the graduating class has decided on a standard dress for commencement exercises. The move aims for uniform appearance and school pride among the presumably senior class.
Rev. G W Meebiling baptised his infant daughter in Lancaster as four generations gathered for the ceremony.
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